Intermediate Interactive Media and Systems Designer

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering is seeking an experienced professional for advanced multimedia production, technical engineering, and scenario development within the Cyber Range. The incumbent creates interfaces, interactive features and multimedia content that support the user experience and scenario delivery.

You will ensure reliable operation of AV systems, tailored software, and IT infrastructure while promoting the Cyber Range's capabilities to external stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Experience with multimedia production and AV systems.
• Ability to design and implement bespoke multimedia solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit multimedia content using professional tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Operate and maintain AV equipment for live and recorded events.
• Configure and manage live-streaming setups for training sessions and promos.
• Design and develop advanced software and hardware solutions for Cyber Range.

Job description

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Posting Reason: New Position

Job Type: Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): 12

Job Family: Application Development

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Cyber Range

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: UOITP

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/31

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/14

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: UOITP Grade 10

Salary Range: $82 450,00 - $102 514,00

About the Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering strives to provide a learning environment that promotes excellence and innovation, ethical practice and responsibility towards society. Our workplace will challenge, energize and motivate you to be your very best while providing opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our work makes a world of difference in the lives of our students, who will become the next generation of leaders and change makers of our society. Our dynamic community is dedicated to building innovations that will not only help the advancement of technology, but solutions that will revolutionize the industry. We look forward to making the future TOGETHER!

Position purpose:

This position is responsible for advanced multimedia production, technical engineering, and innovative scenario development within the Cyber Range. The incumbent creates advanced interfaces, interactive features and multimedia content that support the overall user experience and scenario delivery. The role demands specialized technical knowledge, independent problem-solving, and strong collaboration skills to meet operational needs. The incumbent ensures reliable operation of AV (Audio-visual) systems, tailored software, and IT infrastructure while promoting the Cyber Range's capabilities to external stakeholders.

In this role, your responsibilities will include

• Multimedia Design and Production: Create and edit multimedia content (video, audio, images, 3D models) using professional tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring professional-grade quality. Operate and maintain AV equipment, including cameras, microphones, audio mixers, lighting systems and intercom systems for live and recorded events. Configure and manage live-streaming setups, ensuring seamless delivery for training sessions and promotional content.
• Technical Engineering: Designing, developing, and customizing advanced software and hardware solutions to meet the unique needs of the Cyber Range. This includes creating bespoke applications, integrating complex AV systems, and ensuring seamless communication between multimedia, IT, and network infrastructures. Ensuring that systems operate flawlessly during live events and maintaining and upgrading technical systems, ensuring they meet evolving security and performance standards.
• Creative Scenario Design: Lead creative writing of storylines, write-ups, and storyboards for Cyber Range simulations, ensuring alignment with training objectives and client's needs. Design innovative methods to utilize AV equipment, including Cyber Range's interactive systems like surround sound system, phone system, lighting system and live broadcast station to enhance immersion and participant engagement. Ensure scenarios are realistic and impactful.
• Simulation Coordination and Event Management: Coordinate live simulations, preparing all team members involved by ensuring they are familiar with their roles, equipment, and event timelines. Providing necessary briefings and training for a smooth operation. Monitor and manage the execution of simulations, ensuring everything runs on schedule. Show preparedness for disruptions and ability to improvise immediate solutions to ensure continuity of simulations. Serve as the point of contact for resolving any on-the-spot issues and maintaining control over critical events to meet performance standards.
• AV Support for Events: Provide preparation, real-time troubleshooting and facilitation during live events, ensuring AV systems perform optimally. Monitor and maintain equipment, addressing any issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Mentorship: Guide team members and/or volunteers, providing training and technical expertise to ensure project success. Oversee the design and deployment of advanced multimedia simulations, ensuring integration across IT, AV, and cybersecurity systems. Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic goals for the Cyber Range, aligning technological advancements with organizational objectives. Manage the full production process, from scriptwriting to direction, ensuring actor performances align with technical specifications for Cyber Range simulations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Research and implement emerging technologies in multimedia, AV, and simulation tools to enhance Cyber Range capabilities. Develop and test new tools and methods to improve training outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Promotion and Outreach: Support the promotion